As ecological catastrophes grow overwhelming in scale, it can be difficult to see how quickly solutions can be implemented. But, underneath all the noise of politics, corporate power moves, and climate change realities is a steadily growing and organized movement that is scaling a regenerative based culture. Join Erik Ohlsen, director of the Permaculture Skill Center, Owner, Permaculture Artisans Contracting to learn a set of proven systems to build community, initiate restoration projects, and develop small businesses and organizations that blossom into regenerative communities. All the tools exist to quickly scale solutions to global catastrophe and it all starts with you, right where you are.

About the Presenter:

Erik Ohlsen is the Executive Director of the Permaculture Skills Center, a vocational training school which offers advanced training in ecological design, landscaping, farming and land stewardship. He is also the Founder/Principal at Permaculture Artisans, a fully licensed contracting firm specializing in the design and installation of ecological landscapes and farms throughout California.

Erik is an internationally renowned certified permaculture designer/practitioner and certified permaculture teacher. He is a well-known and seasoned activist organizer, and has been working within permaculture and activist movements since 1998.

In the field of ecological land development and management, Erik has extensive experience with projects that range from small urban lots to 100+ broadacre design and implementation. His many years of experience observing and listening to landscape patterns, and managing installation crews and design teams, have led to an extensive knowledge of all aspects of ecological land development and planning. He is a specialist in water harvesting systems, food forest design, community organizing, facilitation, vocational education and much more.

Erik is known for his ability to inspire masses of people through his teaching style and ability to weave together complex issues into cohesive narratives that can be acted upon. Erik has worked throughout the world and currently resides in Sebastopol, California; managing his homestead, running his businesses and raising his young family.